The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is still an SUV and again with a modest price

Although the car of the Grand Vitara of the Japanese company Suzuki is considered to be a compact crossover, its off-road properties significantly exceed those of most competitors. The multi-mode all-wheel drive transmission of this car has the ability to block the inter - axle differential and include a reduced gear, which is now a rarity not only on crossovers, but also on cars that are classed as SUVs.

Model Grand Vitara began to produce in 1997 in three basic modifications: a five-door, an elongated five-door and a truncated three-door. In the domestic Japanese market, these cars are called Suzuki Escudo. In the history of the car, two generations have changed (the first since 1997, the second from 2005), and there have also been several restylings, the last of which occurred in the current 2013 year. Actually, "calling" crossover model Grand Vitara began when a three-door version of the second-generation car removed the lowered transmission and inter-axle differential lock.

The appearance of Suzuki Grand Vitara in 2013 compared with its predecessors changed slightly. The changes touched the lining of the radiator grille, which was modified and supplemented with a chrome insert in the bottom. The optics of the headlights, which overlap with the lower "mouth" of the air intake, has changed. Impressively look deeper wheel arches, allowing you to install discs with a diameter of eighteen inches.

The running characteristics of SUV Suzuki Grand Vitara 2013 on the roads with hard surface are predictable and censures do not cause. The car keeps the road perfectly. But attempts to control such a car as a sports car at high speeds can lead to disappointments: the information content of the steering wheel is deteriorating, the course stability is noticeably decreasing, fuel consumption is sharply increased.

At the same time, the off-road quality of the Suzuki Grand Vitara 2013 is at an altitude, and in combination with high ride comfort. In addition to the above-mentioned transmission properties (inter-axle differential lock and low gear), the car has an independent five-link rear suspension and McPherson front. However, the former off-road shortcomings in place: bad geometric patency, due to the long skirt of the front bumper, the chirping exhaust system, as well as the transfer case.

The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara in the interior is pleased with cosmetic updates: the plastic torpedo and instrument panel have changed for the better, the materials made from artificial and natural leather have also improved to touch. A stylish instrument panel pleases the eye, and comfortable front chairs - back. In the second row of seats, the changes are not noticeable, just as the luggage compartment remains unchanged.

The new Suzuki Grand Vitara 2013 is completed with only two petrol versions of engines. More precisely, three, but two types of three-door body: 1.6 liters and 2.4 liters; And two kinds on a body a five-door: 2.0 liters and 2.4 liters. The price in Russia fluctuates between the simplest version - 895 000 rubles, and the most "heaped up" - 1 305 000 rubles.

Suzuki Grand Vitara is a machine thanks to which it is possible to forget about a mobile phone, going fishing (there is no need to call a tractor). And to reach the place of fishing, it will be possible to drive with the breeze!